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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

A lapse in FAA funding that began early Saturday forced a partial agency shutdown and prompted widespread disruption across U.S. air travel. The stoppage follows a similar period of airport chaos last fall, underscoring recurring operational risks tied to federal budget impasses.

2026-01-31T09:09:34.857651-08:00

The Air Current

ATR maps decade strategy as supply‑chain ramp‑up aligns with JSX U.S. trial

2026-01-31T09:35:10.399409-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

2026-01-31T05:13:37.511243-08:00

AINonline

ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes

2026-01-30T21:18:52.514277-08:00

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The Air Current

ATR maps decade strategy as supply‑chain ramp‑up aligns with JSX U.S. trial ATR has outlined its strategy for the rest of the decade as it prepares its supply chain for a production ramp‑up timed to support JSX's U.S. trial of ATR turboprops. The plan targets supplier capacity, readiness and a delivery cadence to meet near‑term operator demand.

2026-01-31T09:35:10.399409-08:00

ATR maps decade strategy as supply‑chain ramp‑up aligns with JSX U.S. trial

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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel A lapse in FAA funding that began early Saturday forced a partial agency shutdown and prompted widespread disruption across U.S. air travel. The stoppage follows a similar period of airport chaos last fall, underscoring recurring operational risks tied to federal budget impasses.

2026-01-31T09:09:34.857651-08:00

FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval Emirates has requested and reserved landing slots at Berlin‑Brandenburg Airport for proposed Boeing 777 services from Dubai, aiming to launch as early as December 2026. The move comes after roughly 30 years of efforts to serve Berlin and remains subject to German political and regulatory approval amid competition concerns.

2026-01-31T05:13:37.511243-08:00

Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

AINonline

ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes ATR says its twin‑turboprop family can open new regional routes across Asia‑Pacific, positioning the type as an enabler of short‑haul, point‑to‑point services for carriers. The pitch supports ATR's regional growth strategy by offering operators a tool to serve under‑connected city pairs and strengthen domestic networks.

2026-01-30T21:18:52.514277-08:00

ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes

AeroTime

JetBlue pilots press for bargaining progress after carrier posts $177M Q4 loss JetBlue pilots pressed management for movement on a long‑delayed collective bargaining agreement after the carrier reported a wider‑than‑expected Q4 2025 net loss of $177 million (48¢ per share), up from a $44 million loss a year earlier, as the airline eyes a 2026 recovery.

2026-01-30T12:38:40.070320-08:00

JetBlue pilots press for bargaining progress after carrier posts $177M Q4 loss

Runway Girl

How seating 'premiumization' is reshaping North American regional airlines North American regional airlines are reconfiguring cabins as 'premiumization' becomes essential for survival. Operators increasingly prioritise premium seats, fewer economy seats and upgraded amenities to capture higher‑yield passengers — a shift that alters seat economics, product positioning and competitive dynamics across regional markets.

2026-01-30T11:29:51.944581-08:00

How seating 'premiumization' is reshaping North American regional airlines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity Virgin Atlantic will increase long‑haul capacity from Manchester to replace routes vacated by Aer Lingus after the Irish carrier ends transatlantic services and closes its Manchester base. The move expands Virgin’s presence at MAN and aims to capture displaced demand and connecting traffic.

2026-01-30T08:58:58.694213-08:00

Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity

Airways Magazine

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Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization Privatizing a national carrier is far more than a financial transaction. Governments, buyers and regulators must untangle legacy debt, labor and pension liabilities, network and fleet obligations, subsidy exposure and political constraints that can derail or reshape any proposed deal.

2026-01-30T06:49:32.643806-08:00

Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization

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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

ATR maps decade strategy as supply‑chain ramp‑up aligns with JSX U.S. trial

Emirates reserves Berlin‑Brandenburg slots for planned Boeing 777 Dubai services pending German approval

ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes

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